Overview
- Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One he is "not really" considering providing Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine and said his position could change.
- CNN previously reported Pentagon assessments concluded a transfer would not significantly deplete U.S. stockpiles, leaving the decision to the White House.
- NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said the idea remains under review, including a proposal for allies to purchase missiles for onward transfer to Kyiv.
- Trump signaled skepticism toward routing the weapons through NATO partners, citing concern about intensifying the conflict with Russia.
- Ukraine continues to seek long-range strike capability as the Kremlin warns any Tomahawk delivery would be a major escalation, with the missiles’ range reported at roughly 1,250–2,500 kilometers.